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PLAIN SAILING: Visitors enjoy the atttractions, stalls and displays at the 2007 show at Ex-CeL, which will host the event again in January
It’s showtime!
LONDON’S largest annual event, the Collins
Stewart London Boat Show, returns to
ExCeL – the heart of London’s entertainment
London’s biggest event is
district – from 11-20 January 2008.
Now in its 54th year the Show, in associa-
tion with the Daily Mail, promises to offer
something for all – from seasoned enthusi-
back... and better than ever
asts to boat novices simply interested to
discover what all the excitement is about.
The Collins Stewart London Boat Show
but bigger and better – to encourage young
will welcome some 140,000 people, encour-
people of all age groups to participate in
aging visitors to take to the waters sailing,
boating by providing a range of stimulating
boating and to partake in activities both on
activities that are both fun and educational.
and under the water.
Great for the children – and for the parents –
On receiving the Trade Association
this interactive area offers a range of group
Forum’s ‘Exhibition of the Year‘ Award for
games and competitions with the opportunity
the 2007 Collins Stewart London Boat Show
to win prizes. The Classic Boat feature is
Andrew Williams, Managing Director of
approximately 25 per cent larger than in 2007
National Boat Shows (NBS), said: “The
to accommodate the anticipated increased
introduction of new features and attractions
interest generated by the inclusion of the
to the 2007 Collins Stewart London Boat
much-publicised ‘Cutty Sark’ restoration
Show resulted in the best overall experience
project – drawing interest from classic boat
and value for money ratings by visitors in
enthusiasts and the general public.
recent years; with 93% claiming that they
Throughout the show, the Cutty Sark Trust
will revisit the show again. Building on this
will be working on selected artefacts from
success, and following a lengthy consultative
the main conservation project. The Trust will
process, National Boat Shows will be
be bringing back to life original parts of this
increasing the entertainment and attraction
famous Tea Clipper, badly damaged by fire
elements of the show even further.”
in May. Visitors to the show will get a chance
GREAT OUTDOORS: The show takes to the water, as well as in the centre
Returning to the 2008 Show will be popu-
to see a mix of cutting-edge science as well
lar favourites including: classic boats, deck massive 35m long impressive multi-purpose Back by popular demand, the Masterclass
as time-honoured craftsmanship; all support-
games, anchor watch and the Show’s main stage, theatre and entertainment facility on practical anchoring will repeat the crowd-
ed by regular presentations on the Main
enhanced Guinness Bar. will have a continuous schedule of entertain- pulling demonstrations which were extremely
Feature’s big screens bringing visitors up to
Taking advantage of ExCeL’s fabulous ment, fashion, seminars and experiences run- popular with everyone from beginners to
date on the progress of the restoration.
waterside setting, the Show will once again ning throughout each day. State of the art experienced sailors alike at the 2007 show.
To see all of this and much, much more,
host a Navy war ship as well as the largest technology and an experienced production Start Boating, the hospitable, salesman-
the brand new, flexible Combi-Ticket has
exhibitor boats in production. NBS is looking team will make the 2008 show an event to free arena is the ideal place for anyone
been launched this year to offer visitors even
at getting as many visitors out on the waters remember. This centrally located attraction seeking impartial advice on how to take up
greater value than ever before. Visitors can
as possible to enjoy the experience of boat- may be opened up to cover big-audience boating at its many different levels and contrast-
spend two full days at either Southampton or
ing, as well as showcasing spectacular boats, events and private evening functions but ing lifestyles. Participating non-commercial
London, or one day at both shows. They
such as Ellen MacArthur’s Extreme 40 seen equally can be contracted to accommodate organisations will aim to enthuse and educate
available now via the ticket hotline on 0870
in 2007. more intimate, lecture-orientated presenta- enquiring visitors on all aspects of boating.
060 0246 or on the door.
Located in the centre of North Hall, the tions suited to smaller gatherings. Deck Games is back by popular demand – Sailing News ticket offer - Page 24
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